Restricting network and device access based on presence detection

摘要

In an example embodiment, a technique that applies a network policy responsive to specified events, or triggers, to a networked device. If a specified event occurs, the network policy may restrict the device's access to the network. For example, if a user walks away from their networked device, such as a laptop, the device's network access changes. For example, depending upon the policy, network traffic may be blocked or otherwise restricted.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising:
an interface for communicating with an associated network; and a controller coupled with the interface;
wherein the controller obtains data representative of a location of the apparatus;wherein the controller obtains data representative of a location of a user associated device, wherein the location of the user associated device comprises one of a geographical location and a network location;wherein the controller determines a first proximity of the apparatus with the user associated device;wherein the controller obtains data representative of a predefined trigger event, the predefined trigger event comprising the first proximity of the apparatus with the user associated device exceeding a predetermined threshold;wherein the controller selects a network policy in accordance with the location of the apparatus;wherein the controller, in response to the predefined trigger event, applies the selected network policy to restrict communication with the associated network via the interface;wherein the controller obtains data representative of a plurality of release triggers, the plurality of release triggers comprising a first release trigger responsive to the user associated device returning to within a predefined proximity of the apparatus, and a second release trigger comprising the controller receiving a predefined response to a secondary challenge issued by the controller; andwherein the controller applies a network restoration policy responsive to obtaining the data representative of the plurality of release triggers and wherein network restoration policy restores access to the associated network via the interface.